Pastor Veron Blue (right) looks at the schedule of events with Tamarkus Flanagan,11, (wearing red and blue jacket) at Pittman Sullivan park before the celebration of Martin Luther King Day. JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net less

Pastor Veron Blue (right) looks at the schedule of events with Tamarkus Flanagan,11, (wearing red and blue jacket) at Pittman Sullivan park before the celebration of Martin Luther King Day. JOHN ... more

Gregory Givens of the musical group Minister Lee & Co. warms up on the stage Monday January 16, 2012 before the Martin Luther King Day celebration at Pittman Sullivan Park. JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net less

Gregory Givens of the musical group Minister Lee & Co. warms up on the stage Monday January 16, 2012 before the Martin Luther King Day celebration at Pittman Sullivan Park. JOHN ... more

Jeremy Bergeron carries his daughter Katherine Bergeron,8, (wearing blue hat) on his shoulders down Martin Luther King boulevard Monday January 16, 2012 during the Martin Luther King, Jr. march. This was Katherine's third time to walk the march. less

Jeremy Bergeron carries his daughter Katherine Bergeron,8, (wearing blue hat) on his shoulders down Martin Luther King boulevard Monday January 16, 2012 during the Martin Luther King, Jr. march. This was ... more

METRO -- Jalen Watkins, 10, leads other members of the MLK Praise Dance group off the stage at the start of the Martin Luther King, Jr., 25th annual Commemorative March, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. JERRY LARA/glara@express-news.net less

METRO -- Jalen Watkins, 10, leads other members of the MLK Praise Dance group off the stage at the start of the Martin Luther King, Jr., 25th annual Commemorative March, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. JERRY ... more

Martin Luther King III, the second oldest child of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, speaks to the crowd gathered at Pittman Sullivan Park on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. (Monday January 16, 2012) JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net less

Martin Luther King III, the second oldest child of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, speaks to the crowd gathered at Pittman Sullivan Park on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. (Monday January ... more

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Martin Luther King III, the second oldest child of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, speaks to the crowd gathered at Pittman Sullivan Park on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. (Monday January 16, 2012) JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net less

Martin Luther King III, the second oldest child of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, speaks to the crowd gathered at Pittman Sullivan Park on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. (Monday January ... more

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Jeremy Bergeron carries his daughter Katherine Bergeron,8, (wearing blue hat) on his shoulders down Martin Luther King boulevard Monday January 16, 2012 during the Martin Luther King, Jr. march. This was Katherine's third time to walk the march. JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net less

Jeremy Bergeron carries his daughter Katherine Bergeron,8, (wearing blue hat) on his shoulders down Martin Luther King boulevard Monday January 16, 2012 during the Martin Luther King, Jr. march. This was ... more

METRO -- Members of the MLK Praise Dance group get ready to perform before the start of the Martin Luther King, Jr., 25th annual Commemorative March, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. JERRY LARA/glara@express-news.net

METRO -- Members of the MLK Praise Dance group get ready to perform before the start of the Martin Luther King, Jr., 25th annual Commemorative March, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. JERRY LARA/glara@express-news.net

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Allan Budd of the Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers enjoys a turkey leg as the Martin Luther King Day celebration at Pittman Sullivan park gets under way. (Monday January 16, 2012) JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net less

Allan Budd of the Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers enjoys a turkey leg as the Martin Luther King Day celebration at Pittman Sullivan park gets under way. (Monday January 16, 2012) JOHN ... more

METRO -- Iridian Lozano, 8, and other members of the MLK Praise Dance group get ready to perform before the start of the Martin Luther King, Jr., 25th annual Commemorative March, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. JERRY LARA/glara@express-news.net less

METRO -- Iridian Lozano, 8, and other members of the MLK Praise Dance group get ready to perform before the start of the Martin Luther King, Jr., 25th annual Commemorative March, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. JERRY ... more

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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration at Pittman Sullivan Park has takes on a festive appearance. (Monday January 16, 2012) JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration at Pittman Sullivan Park has takes on a festive appearance. (Monday January 16, 2012) JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net

Brandon Davison (left) and his cousin Kevin Davison (right) practice before the Martin Luther King Day celebration starts Monday January 16, 2012 at Pittman Sullivan Park. JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net less

Brandon Davison (left) and his cousin Kevin Davison (right) practice before the Martin Luther King Day celebration starts Monday January 16, 2012 at Pittman Sullivan Park. JOHN ... more

A portait of Martin Luther King, Jr. (left) and a portrait of Pope John Paul II (right) are on the front porch of the home of George Bernal at 1311 Martin Luther King Blvd. where the Martin Luther King, Jr. march took place January 16, 2012. Bernal said he admires King and the fomer Pope because of their desire to help everyday people. less

A portait of Martin Luther King, Jr. (left) and a portrait of Pope John Paul II (right) are on the front porch of the home of George Bernal at 1311 Martin Luther King Blvd. where the Martin Luther King, Jr. ... more

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From the left, Roy Washington, Tom Harrell, Billy Williams and Bernard McCutchen at the MLK March, honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., Monday, January 16, 2012 on the Eastside in San Antonio.

From the left, Roy Washington, Tom Harrell, Billy Williams and Bernard McCutchen at the MLK March, honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., Monday, January 16, 2012 on the Eastside in San Antonio.

metro - Clara Hunt, center, and Karen Natre, right, congratulate marchers as they finish the march during the Martin Luther King, Jr. March in San Antonio on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. BRIA WEBB/For the Express-News less

metro - Clara Hunt, center, and Karen Natre, right, congratulate marchers as they finish the march during the Martin Luther King, Jr. March in San Antonio on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. BRIA WEBB/For the ... more

metro - "Keep on marching," Clara Hunt, a participant since the first San Antonio Martin Luther King Jr. March, chants during the Martin Luther King, Jr. March in San Antonio on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. BRIA WEBB/For the Express-News less

metro - "Keep on marching," Clara Hunt, a participant since the first San Antonio Martin Luther King Jr. March, chants during the Martin Luther King, Jr. March in San Antonio on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. BRIA ... more

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METRO -- The Stacker family watch as over tens of thousands walk by their house during the City of San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr., 25th anniversary Commemorative March, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. This year's theme was "Journey Beyond the March...Live Beyond the Dream". From left are Malcolm, 6, Symone, 4, and Jamaal Stacker, 30. JERRY LARA/glara@express-news.net less

METRO -- The Stacker family watch as over tens of thousands walk by their house during the City of San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr., 25th anniversary Commemorative March, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. This year's ... more

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METRO -- L.J. Campbell, center, participatesin the City of San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr., 25th anniversary Commemorative March, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. This year's theme was "Journey Beyond the March...Live Beyond the Dream". Campbell was with San Antonio Move to Amend, a group that oposes unlimited political spending by corporations. JERRY LARA/glara@express-news.net less

METRO -- Gloria Nelson, 86, holds her great-great-grandson, Korvan Franklin, 4, as they watch the City of San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr., 25th anniversary Commemorative March, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. For the past 25 years, Nelson has gathered with family at her daughter's house on the 3500 block of Martin Luther King Drive to watch the march. JERRY LARA/glara@express-news.net less

METRO -- On the shoulders of his uncle, Walt Urbanczyk, 6, (cq), participates in the City of San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr., 25th anniversary Commemorative March, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. This year's theme was "Journey Beyond the March...Live Beyond the Dream". Tens of thousands marched in the commemoration. JERRY LARA/glara@express-news.net less

METRO -- On the shoulders of his uncle, Walt Urbanczyk, 6, (cq), participates in the City of San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr., 25th anniversary Commemorative March, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. This year's theme ... more